Craftsman 315.175320 User Manual

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Operator's Manual

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Model No.

315.175320

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CAUTION: Read and follow all safety

rules and operating Instructions before first use of this product.

Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188

Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman Web page:

www.sears.com/crafisman

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983000-175

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Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................................2

Safety Rules........................................................................................................................................................................3

Unpacking............................................................................................................................................................................3

Features..............................................................................................................................................................................4

Assembly.............................................................................................................................................................................5

Exploded View and Parts List......................................................................................................................................6-7

Customer Service Information.............................................................................................................................................8

INTRODUCTION

Your router accessory has many features for making

routing operations more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product, making it easy to

maintain and operate.

WARNING: Do not attempt to use this product

until you thoroughly read and completely understand the operator’s manual. Pay close attention to the safety rules, including Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use this product properly and only as intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

A Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!!

Your safety is involved.

WARNING:

The operation of any tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

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SAFETY RULES

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

■ Read the^ instructions and the instructions for

the router motor thoroughiy before using this

accessory.

■ Know your power tooi. Read the operator's manual

for the router motor carefully. Learn the router's applications and limitations as well as the specific

potential hazards related to this tool.

■ Keep the work area clean and well lit. Cluttered

benches and dark areas invite accidents.

■ Always wear safety glasses with side shields.

Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

SYMBOL MEANING

DANGER: indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or

serious injury.

Disconnect the plug from power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety mea

sures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

Do not use this product with other equipment or

for other purposes.

Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently

and use them to instruct other users, if you loan someone this product, also loan these instructions.

WAR NING : i ndicates a potè nti al ly hazardou s situati on, which, if not avoided, cou Id resu It i n seriou s i nj u ry.

CAUTION: indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or

INSTRUCTIONS

■ Carefully remove the accessory from the box.

■ Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are

included.

■ Inspect the accessory carefully to be sure no break

age or damage occurred during shipping.

■ Do not discard the packing material until you have

carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool with the accessory.

■ If any parts are damaged or missing, please call

1 -800-932-3188 for assistance.

moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may cause property damage.

Important: Advises you of important information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of

the equipment.

Note: Advises you of additional information concerning the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

UNPACKING

PACKING LIST

Plunge Base Vacuum Attachment Screws (2) Operator’s Manual

A WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not

operate your tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.

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FEATURES

Before using the router, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. However, do not let familiarity with the tool make you careless.

A WARNING: Exercise caution when using the

router. Careless actions, for even a fraction of a second, can result in serious personal injury.

Your new router accessory is equipped with the following features. See Figure 1.

STOP BAR AND DEPTH INDICATOR

The stop bar and depth indicator allow you to adjust the depth of cut.

LOCKING KNOB

The locking knob secures the motor housing for the plunge base.

VACUUM ATTACHMENT

The vacuum attachment allows you to connect to a

1-1/4 in. diameter dust collection hose to help keep the

work area clean.

ERGONOMIC DESIGN

The design of the router base provides for easy

handling. If is designed for comfort and ease of grasp when operating in different positions and at different angles.

Fig. 1

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ASSEMBLY

WARNING: The router should never be

connected to a power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the tool prevents accidental starting that could cause serious injury.

INSTALLING THE VACUUM ATTACHMENT

See Figure 2.

Follow these steps to install the vacuum attachment.

1. Unplug the router.

A WARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result

in serious injury due to accidental starting.

2. Place the vacuum attachment on the base as shown.

3. Secure the attachment with the screws provided.

INSTALLING THE ROUTER MOTOR IN THE BASE

See Figure 3. Follow these steps to install the router motor in the

base.

1. Unplug the router.

WARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result

in serious injury due to accidental starting.

2. Place the base on a flat surface.

3. Loosen the locking knob.

A CAUTION: Do not tighten the locking knob

without the motor installed in the base. Failure to heed this caution may result in permanent damage to the locking mechanism.

4. Align the slot on the motor housing with the groove on the base.

5. Depress and hold the spindle lock button.

6. Slide the motor housing into the base.

7. Tighten the locking knob.

GROOVE ON

THE BASE

LOCKING

KNOB

Fig.3

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CRAFTSMAN PLUNGE ROUTER BASE — MODEL NUMBER 315.175320

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Note: The assembly shown represents an important part of the double insulated system. To avoid the possi

bility of alteration or damage to the system, service should be performed by your nearest Sears repair center. Contact your nearest Sears retail store for service center information.

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CRAFTSMAN PLUNGE ROUTER BASE — MODEL NUMBER 315.175320

The mode! number is on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in ail correspondence regarding your PLUNGE ROUTER BASE or when ordering repair parts.

SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS

PARTS LIST

Key Part No. No.

Description

Qty.

1 2 3 4 5 983244-001 6 984232-001 Right Handle Assembly 7 8 983699-128 9 617966-030

10 982702-001

12 643115-004 * Screw (#6-32 X 1/4 in. Pan. Hd.) **STD510602 13 970732-005 14 15 16 982720-001 17 18

19 982712-001 20 972265-001 21 982706-002 22 23 999603-001 24 623166-007

25 983679-001 Scale Label............................................................................................

26 931744-059 27

984173-001 Plunge Frame........................................................................................

983249-201 Plunge Base...........................................................................................

612191-004 998586-001

982991-001 Left Handle Assembly............................................................................

982701 -003

607406-005 982707-002

982710-001 982711-001

983339-001

983448-001 Data Plate..............................................................................................

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Subbase ................................................................................................

* Screw (#10-32 X 1/4 in. Pan Hd.) *‘STD511102

Plunge Spring........................................................................................

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* Screw (#10-24 x 9/16 in. Pan Hd.)

* Screw (#8-10 X 5/8 in. Pan. Hd.)............................................................

Plunge Lock Screw................................................................................

Plunge Lock Lever.................................................................................

Depth Adjustment Rod...........................................................................

* Hex Nut (#3/8-16) *‘STD541037.............................................................

Plunge Rod............................................................................................

Bearing...................................................................................................

Depth Stop Bar......................................................................................

Stop Bar Knob........................................................................................

Depth Indicator.......................................................................................

Chip Shield.............................................................................................

Bellows...................................................................................................

Washer...................................................................................................

Locking Knob.........................................................................................

* Bolt (#1/4-20 X 3/8 in. Sq. Hd.)................................................................

Flat Washer‘*STD551012......................................................................

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1 1 1 3 2 1 1 2 4 1 1 1 1 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 2

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* Standard Hardware Item — May Be Purchased Locally

** Available from Div. 98 — Source 980.00

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